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Sibley police officer under investigation

August 10, 2011 Josh Beavers

Sibley officials will investigate the conduct of a local police officer following concerns voiced by citizens during Tuesday's meeting of the town council.

Kenneth Wallace, president of the Minden branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), was one of several residents at the meeting who made allegations of harassment against Sibley police officer Daniel Waites.

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Then there were five

August 10, 2011 Jeri Bloxom

One of six candidates has withdrawn his application for the position of Superintendent of Webster Parish Schools.

Mack Bullard of Macon, Georgia notified board president J...

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Oil above $82 as Fed pledges low rates to ‘13

August 10, 2011 Gregg Keller | AP Business Writer

Oil prices rose above $82 a barrel Wednesday in Europe after the U.S. central bank said it will keep lending rates at record low levels for the next two years.

Benchmark o...

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First three superintendent applicants questioned

August 09, 2011 Jeri Bloxom

Three of six applicants for the position of Superintendent of Webster Parish schools were interviewed last night. During the approximately one hour-long interview per app...